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ous models of negotiation and bargaining,
highlighting similarities and differences in
the models and methods of negotiation.
Covers various stages of negotiation from
pre-negotiation, ro negotiation proper, ro
post-setrlemenr negotiation; and emphasizes
rhe developmenr of skills through the
use of role plays enabling rhe studenr ro
apply theory ro cases.
CNCM 515 Mediation: Theory and
Practice (3) Introduces rhe theory and
practice of mediation, and explores various
models of rhe mediation process as well as
diverging views concerning rhe role of the
mediator. Key issues include: neurrality and
bias on rhe parr of the mediator; confidentiality;
codes of erhics for mediarors; and
the current stams of legislation concerning
the qualifications and licensing of mediators.
Studenrs develop and practice mediation
skills by acting as the mediaror in
various scenarios that illustrate the process
of mediation.
CNCM 517 Arbitration: Theory and
Practice (3) Introduces the theory and
practice of arbitration, and explores rhe role
of the arbirraror as an imparrial, third party
whose task is ro "decide" issues berween
parries ro a dispute. Focuses on arbirration
in differenr conrexts, including collective
bargaining and disputes berween managemenr
and labor.
CNCM 620 Special Topics (3) This
course explores topics in rhe rhe field of
Negotiations and Conflict Management.
The ropics vary according to rhe interest of
student and specialization of rhe faculty
member. Prerequisites, ifany, to be determined
by the instructor.
CNCM 798 Capstone Course (3) The
Capsrone Experience consists of rwo componenrs,
a clinical experience and a reflective
paper designed to inregrate theory and
practice and to equip the studenr wirh a
well-thought-our approach to future
involvement and professional practice in
the field.
Operations Research (OPRE)
Operations Research courses are offered by the
Merrick School ofBusiness.
OPRE 504 Business Statistics (3)
Statistical summary measures, probability,
random variables, and their distributions.
Estimation and hypothesis testing, correlation
and regression analysis, ANOVA, and
their applications to business problems are
presenred. The use ofstatistical data analysis
is an integral parr of rhis course.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
OPRE 640 Applied Management
Science (3) Management science
approaches in organizations, including
modeling and rational approaches to decision
making and their contriburion ro
organizational effectiveness. Emphasizes
analysis and communication using realworld
application and cases. Topics
include: linear programming and its extensions;
integer programming; nerwork problems;
and decision analysis as applied to
tactical and srrategic business decisions in
functional areas and inrerfaces among these
areas. Prerequisites: prior or concurrent
enrollment in M. B.A. core courses.
OPRE 705 Decision Technologies:
Deterministic Systems* (3) Deterministic
systems and methods to improve rhe effectiveness
of managerial decision making in
both public and private organizations.
Topics include optimization of linear, integer,
nerwork and nonlinear systems,
dynamic programming, and applications.
Case studies and software implementation
of rhe models are emphasized. Data
requirements, issues and problems in
model development and implemenration,
and the implications of model-based decision
supporr systems are also discussed.
Prerequisite: OPRE 640.
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